The Alliston Hornets' Mark ODonnell had a big offensive game, scoring one goal and contributing three assists in his team's 9-3 win over the Fergus Devils.

ODonnell got on the board by slotting home a power play goal 2:59 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Alliston. Alliston had gained a power play chance when Mikael Ruffini was whistled for interference. Matt Taylor picked up the assist. ODonnell dished an assist on Nic Archibald's goal that made the score 4-1 Alliston at 7:25 into the second period. He then added assists on Connor Annett's goal at 15:26 into the second and on Tanner Dockerty's goal at 50 seconds into the third.

The win gave the Hornets a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series.

Fergus fell victim to a deadly Alliston power play, which ripped the Devils for five goals.

The Hornets' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Alliston additionally got points from Jamie Bennett, who also registered one goal and one assist, Dockerty, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Taylor, who also registered two goals and one assist, and Archibald, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. Alliston also had goals scored by Nick Arcan and Matt Hamilton, who scored one goal each. More assists for Alliston came via Jacob Tuck, who had three, Mitch Livingston and Brendan Spencer, who contributed one each, and Steve Griggs and Payton Dunlop, who each chipped in two.

Team could not crack Alliston's penalty kill and was held to two power play goals while having 10 opportunities to play with the man advantage.

Fergus was helped by James Murray, who finished with one goal. Murray scored on the power play 15:18 into the first period to make the score 1-1. The Devils earned a power play opportunity when Zack Byblow was put in the box for boarding. Griffin Heitshu provided the assist. Fergus also got points from Heitshu, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Reese DeBrouwer also scored for Fergus. Other players who recorded assists for Fergus were Mike Traves, Paolo Chemello, and Ryan Lavrench, who contributed one each.

Tyler Brindle made 18 saves for the Hornets on 21 shots. Alliston incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with nine minors. Alex Elliott rejected 20 shots on goal for Fergus. The Devils incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with 10 minors.